MSIB XX-086 VTS Advisory – Shoaling MM 145 – 148 AHP LMR Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR), in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a Vessel Traffic Service…
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MSIB XX-084 THIS MSIB WAS CANCELLED ON AUGUST 3, 2020 AT 0945 LOCAL USACE stone-laying operations will be conducted daily from 6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. local time Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, August 5, 2020, including the weekend. …
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MSIB XX-083 Lower Mississippi River (LMR) – White Castle Anchorage Open Effective JULY 23 at 1700 local, White Castle Anchorage, located along the right descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River, mile 190.3 to mile 191.14 above head of passes…
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MSIB XX-082 CARROLLTON GAUGE BELOW 9 FEET AND FALLING This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 081 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. As the Carrollton Gauge is below 9 feet and falling, the following measures will…
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MSIB XX-081 MSIB XX-081 attachment – midstream transfer notice When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94,…
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Port Allen Lock LMR MM 219-229: As a result of the falling Mississippi River stages, all previous high water measures for this area have been rescinded, effective immediately. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 077 High Water…
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MSIB XX-078 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 075 Carrollton Gauge at 12 Feet and Falling. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-077 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XX-075 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 051 “Carrollton Gauge at 15 Feet and Falling.” When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: 1. For all vessels…
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MSIB XX-076 Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 190.0 – 191.5 AHP LMR White Castle Anchorage Closure Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR), in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11,…
Read MoreMSIB XX-073 High Water Safety Advisory – MM 221 to MM 240 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 35′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37’ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi River…
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MSIB XX-071 Updated VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37’) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-069 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code…
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MSIB XX-068 Regulated Navigation Area – East Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) East, which includes the Inner Harbor Navigational Channel south from the Seabrook Flood…
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MSIB XX-067 Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) West, which includes the Harvey Canal from the LaPalco Bridge south to the confluence of the Harvey and…
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MXIB XX-066 Set Port Condition Normal This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XX, Issue 060 (Port Condition WHISKEY), 062 (Port Condition X-RAY), 064 (Port Condition YANKEE), and 065 (Port Condition ZULU). Effective immediately on June 8, 2020,…
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MSIB XX-065 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SECTOR NEW ORLEANS MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN Set Port Condition ZULU Effective at 10:00 pm local on June 6, 2020 due to the continued intensification and progression of TS CRISTOBAL, the Captain of the…
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MSIB XX-064 Effective immediately, due to the continued progression and intensification of severe weather, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans is setting Port Condition YANKEE in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP). The COTP…
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MSIB XX-063 The Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) – West, described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.838 as follows: • Harvey Canal from the…
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